Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Geotechnical Practice Leader

Salt Lake City, Utah | Leadership Opportunity

A respected geotechnical consulting firm is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to help lead and expand its presence in the Salt Lake City market. This is a highly visible opportunity for a seller-doer who enjoys building client relationships, winning work, mentoring staff, and shaping the direction of a growing business.

The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, well-connected within the Utah market, and motivated by the opportunity to build something rather than simply maintain an existing portfolio. This position offers significant autonomy, a direct voice in strategic decisions, and the opportunity to establish and grow a market-leading geotechnical practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development efforts across the Salt Lake City and broader Utah market
• Build and strengthen relationships with owners, developers, municipalities, contractors, architects, and engineering partners
• Identify, pursue, and secure new project opportunities
• Serve as a senior technical resource on geotechnical engineering projects
• Oversee project delivery, quality control, schedules, and budgets
• Mentor and develop engineers, project managers, and technical staff
• Recruit and help build a high-performing local team
• Represent the firm at industry organizations, conferences, and networking events
• Develop strategic growth plans for the region
• Collaborate with company leadership on long-term market expansion initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical emphasis
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 10+ years of geotechnical consulting experience
• Demonstrated success in client development and business development
• Strong understanding of the Utah geotechnical market
• Experience managing projects, budgets, and technical teams
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to operate in a seller-doer capacity

Preferred Background

• Existing relationships with developers, public agencies, contractors, architects, and consulting firms throughout Utah
• Experience leading a geotechnical practice, office, department, or business unit
• Background in land development, transportation, public infrastructure, higher education, healthcare, industrial, or energy projects
• Experience hiring, mentoring, and growing technical teams
• Track record of generating revenue and expanding client accounts

What Makes This Opportunity Different

• Opportunity to be a true market builder rather than a caretaker
• Significant autonomy and influence over the direction of the local practice
• Backing of an established and respected geotechnical platform
• Strong leadership visibility and direct access to decision-makers
• Ability to shape hiring strategy, client pursuits, and growth initiatives
• Long-term leadership trajectory with substantial career upside
• Diverse project portfolio spanning development, infrastructure, transportation, and institutional work

Ideal Candidate

This role is best suited for a senior geotechnical engineer, principal, group leader, or seller-doer who has built strong relationships in the Utah market and wants greater influence over the direction of a business. The successful candidate will be excited by the challenge of growing a practice, developing clients, mentoring staff, and establishing a lasting presence in one of the fastest-growing regions in the western United States.